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Ground Conditions

Reported on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time: At the summit around 1400
Snow above: no snow on path
Route taken: PyG path, miners' path
Next report: Friday 3-4-26

Ice possible 31-3-26

Conditions
No snow or ice was seen on the path during today's observations, with only a few patches of snow along the edges of the path in a few places, and very scattered patches on some slopes of the mountain high up. However there is some possibility of icy conditions at times in the coming days (see Additional Information below).

A cloudy and misty day, but mostly dry, with moderate winds.

Essential equipment
Suitable seasonal walking equipment, including lighting (such as a headtorch or two each).

Carrying microspikes will offer safer options on the mountain during icy periods (see Additional Information below).

Additional Information
On the Tuesday of the report, the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be above freezing to begin with, with some periods below freezing after this. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -2ºC (feeling like it is as low as -9ºC at times).

Precipitation is also predicted at times, with some snow possible, such as Wednesday night into Thursday, or Friday morning.

Substantial snow does not appear likely, but some snow is possible at times, and icy conditions are likely on Wednesday night and Thursday, especially higher up on the mountain.

Some people at the summit
Some people at the summit
Sparse patches
Sparse patches
Clear path
Clear path
Below Bwlch Glas PyG/miners'
Below Bwlch Glas PyG/miners'
Bwlch Glas
Bwlch Glas
A bit behind the Hafod
A bit behind the Hafod

Forecast

2  Hazards
Tomorrow, Wed
Poor Visibility
Severe Chill Effect

Temperature

Summit: 2.6°C
Llanberis: °C

Sunset

18:49
Today, Tue
Dark in 0 hours and 20 mins

Webcam

31/03, 19:22

Summit Cafe

Closed
For the winter

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